Overview
- Al-Ahli defeated Al-Hilal 3-1 in Jeddah, with goals from Roberto Firmino, Ivan Toney, and a stoppage-time strike by Firas Al-Buraikan.
- Kawasaki Frontale edged past Al-Nassr 3-2, with Tatsuya Ito’s stunning volley and Akihiro Ienaga’s late goal sealing their first-ever final appearance.
- Al-Ahli remains unbeaten in this year’s tournament and seeks to claim their maiden Asian Champions League crown after previous final losses in 1986 and 2012.
- Kawasaki Frontale became only the fifth Japanese club to reach the final, showcasing the strength of J-League football on Asia’s biggest stage.
- The final, hosted in Jeddah, highlights Saudi Arabia’s investment in football, with Al-Ahli aiming to capitalize on home advantage against the underdog Japanese side.